Nursing homes in Arlington, VA

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Arlington, part of the Arlington area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Arlington, Virginia, currently hosts four state-licensed nursing homes across ZIP codes 22202, 22203, 22204, and 22207. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities in Arlington County maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. While no local facility has achieved a perfect 5-star designation, The Jefferson, operated by Sunrise Senior Living, stands out as the highest-rated option in the area with a 4-star rating.

Homes
4
Avg overall
2.8★
-0.3 vs national
Avg staffing
2.5★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.8★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (25%)
3
1 (25%)
2
2 (50%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Arlington

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Arlington

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is THE JEFFERSON at 4★.
  • 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Arlington

  1. 1
    THE JEFFERSON
    SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING · Small
    4.0
  2. 2
    REGENCY CARE OF ARLINGTON, LLC
    REGENCY CARE · Large
    3.0
  3. 3
    CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION
    HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large
    2.0
  4. 42.0

All homes in Arlington

THE JEFFERSON
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING · Small · For Profit
4.03045
REGENCY CARE OF ARLINGTON, LLC
REGENCY CARE · Large · For Profit
3.03033
CARLIN SPRINGS HEALTH & REHABILITATION
HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · Not for Profit
2.01025
CHERRYDALE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit
2.01015

Best by sub-rating in Arlington

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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